'Situated in the attractive Valley Road Conservation Area close to the town centre and within easy walking distance of the beach, Spa complex, Rotunda Museum and the Art Gallery, the Raincliffe is a very well located guest house set amidst sought after imposing mainly residential properties on the popular south side of Scarborough. Following continued substantial investment by the owners the facilities are very well presented and this superb business drawing discerning commercial and tourist clientele has developed into a highly profitable venture. Owners also enjoy the marvellous benefit of a purpose built ground floor flat and, of course, the advantage of living and working in a beautiful resort.

Scarborough is a tremendously popular resort with a huge range of natural attractions, sights and activities. There are two lovely bays either side of a castle on a prominent headland, colourful harbour, bustling seafront with amusements and entertainment, golden sands, good surfing, award winning gardens, top class golf courses and the advantage of the North York Moors National Park on the doorstep. The Raincliffe is well located for access to all the major attractions and in particular those of the South Bay and town centre which include the wonderful Spa complex with its summer shows and conference facilities. Scarborough is a large town which generates commercial bedroom trade throughout the year and the Raincliffe is close to the new Coventry University Scarborough campus which opens in September 2016 and new sports village.

The current owners acquired the Raincliffe in March 2004 and have improved and extended the property whilst developing a highly profitable year round business. Works have included the creation of additional larger letting bedrooms, en suite facilities and owner’s flat, new central heating boilers, new hot water cylinder, electrical rewiring, new fire alarm system, complete roof renewal, a new kitchen, and replacement of most of the windows with new double glazing. Now, the decision to sell gives buyers a marvellous opportunity to acquire a superb business where the hard work has been done and all is in place for continued high profits.'

Its a shame I cannot find out what they paid.

It seems to have aquired an extra bed room in 4 years, or maybe even the EAs in scabby top out at 12 fingers.

'Situated in the attractive Valley Road Conservation Area close to the town centre and within easy walking distance of the beach, Spa complex, Rotunda Museum and the Art Gallery, the Raincliffe is a very well located guest house set amidst sought after imposing mainly residential properties on the popular south side of Scarborough. Following continued substantial investment by the owners the facilities are very well presented and this superb business drawing discerning commercial and tourist clientele has developed into a highly profitable venture. Owners also enjoy the marvellous benefit of a purpose built ground floor flat and, of course, the advantage of living and working in a beautiful resort.

Scarborough is a tremendously popular resort with a huge range of natural attractions, sights and activities. There are two lovely bays either side of a castle on a prominent headland, colourful harbour, bustling seafront with amusements and entertainment, golden sands, good surfing, award winning gardens, top class golf courses and the advantage of the North York Moors National Park on the doorstep. The Raincliffe is well located for access to all the major attractions and in particular those of the South Bay and town centre which include the wonderful Spa complex with its summer shows and conference facilities. Scarborough is a large town which generates commercial bedroom trade throughout the year and the Raincliffe is close to the new Coventry University Scarborough campus which opens in September 2016 and new sports village.

The current owners acquired the Raincliffe in March 2004 and have improved and extended the property whilst developing a highly profitable year round business. Works have included the creation of additional larger letting bedrooms, en suite facilities and owner’s flat, new central heating boilers, new hot water cylinder, electrical rewiring, new fire alarm system, complete roof renewal, a new kitchen, and replacement of most of the windows with new double glazing. Now, the decision to sell gives buyers a marvellous opportunity to acquire a superb business where the hard work has been done and all is in place for continued high profits.'

Its a shame I cannot find out what they paid.

It seems to have aquired an extra bed room in 4 years, or maybe even the EAs in scabby top out at 12 fingers.

And the question I always ask - Why sell if its profitable?

Yup that's the question i thought the 2009> vintage BTL ers would have asked themselves when buy from the prior BTLer who bought for less

a title register where you can find out who owns the property, price paid/value stated information if sold since April 2000 and any rights of way or restrictions on the land noted on the register for only £3 (view title register example)

On another thread, back in January, I wrote - "As you say, this one failed to sell for £360,000 back in 2013/4 (as did all the others on your list), despite having been reduced from £450,000. It returns to the market for....£360,000."

Six months on it's still there.

So, if five years is the time it takes to sell an overpriced place in sunny Scarborough, they've still got some waiting to do...

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On another thread, back in January, I wrote - "As you say, this one failed to sell for £360,000 back in 2013/4 (as did all the others on your list), despite having been reduced from £450,000. It returns to the market for....£360,000."

Six months on it's still there.

So, if five years is the time it takes to sell an overpriced place in sunny Scarborough, they've still got some waiting to do...